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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.96, 4,832.31 and 1,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.96, 4,832.31 and 1,029.70 is: 1,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.96 : 4,832.31 = 1,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.96/4,832.31 = 1,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.96x = 4,832.31 × 1,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.96x = 4,975,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,829.61/3,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.83

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